Decent Cartomizers and Tanks from Fasttech?

[vangroover]

Hello all,

I'm looking for recommendations for cartomizers and tanks that are available through fasttech. I'm thinking of moving away, or at least trying something different than clearomizers. I recently bought some cartomizers from a local shop and I'd like to get into it a bit more. I think I'd prefer testing out the cargo/tank combo by buying from fasttech first, given that it's generally much cheaper.

This said, I understand that the quality of some of their stuff can be poor. However, if they might have some halfway decent options to check out, I'd love to know.

I'm currently using an Ego C battery and have a Vamo v2 on the way, if that may help in your recommendations.

I understand that some/many on the forum have misgivings about fasttech. If I may, I'd just want to say that I'm not really looking for a debate on Fasttech itself (i.e. whether one should buy from China or not), rather I'd just like to know of they have some decent gear that could fill my need. I'll buy from wherever, as long as the product and price are good (and spend my savings locally!).

Thank you in advance.

 

[Ref Minor]

Ask here, you will get less arguments.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...19-what-you-considering-getting-fasttech.html

 

[vangroover]

I'd don't mind debating, I'm just not looking to debate that particular topic. And I say that will all due respect to those who may have strong feelings on the issue.

Just want a cheaper option to check out another way to vape. If I like it, then I'll search out the best and spend more $$ at that time.

Perhaps I'll post where you recommend, if it doesn't work out here. Thanks, Ref.

 

[hvac999]

Have you used the Kanger ProTank? FastTech sells it for $12.

 

[Ref Minor]

Generic Evods are good at $3 a pop

 

[vangroover]

Hi hvac999. Yes, I have seen the Kanger. It looks nice; however, I'm wanting to try something without wicks. Just a carto that would fit in a tank. Hope that makes sense.

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

These, and the larger ones, work fine:

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1352302

The cartos that they come with do not compare with Boge, imho. Use Surevapes for Cartos. I do.

 

[tj99959]

The big problem you will run into is most of the carto tanks are made in the US, not china. So about the only things you will find are the DCT by SmokTech type tanks.

My personal choice for a "reasonable price" are these:
ElectronicStix.Com · Standard J-Tank (3.3ml)
and these:
ElectronicStix.Com · Single Boge 510 Blank Laser Punched Cartomizer For Tank Systems

I also suggest single coil cartos instead of dual coil.

 

[hvac999]

Here are the Pyres DCT by Smok Tech. By being glass you can put any e-juice you want in it. The plastic tanks will crack with certain flavors. Pyrex DCT - Silver Sure Vapes has Free Shipping over $10. Here is a link that shows pictures http://www.myvaporstore.com/SMOKTech_Pyrex_DCTank_p/sk-pdct.htm
I have 2 of these and they can take a beating.

 

[vangroover]

Hi tj99959 - why single instead of dual? Also, have you found that the prepunched cartos work well, then? No modifying of the holes required?

 

[JUDGMENT AFFIRMED]

Hi tj99959 - why single instead of dual? Also, have you found that the prepunched cartos work well, then? No modifying of the holes required?

Hi vangroover,
Your battery will need recharged twice as fast, but I bought my first dual coil when tj put up that link to ectronicstix and I'm glad I bought 50 because I like them. I don't use a carto tank that much but the 2 hole prepunched worked fine for me with 80/20. Good luck

 

[Baditude]

I've not looked too much at the Fast Tech stuff. I prefer not to use Chinese-made gear if I can find it made elsewhere. It's a matter about quality of parts and quality control.

If you can find a cartotank with polypropylene tubes like below (Smoktech makes these I believe), that might be a good deal. My first cartotanks were like these and are decent quality for a first tank. I can't speak about the quality of Smoktech's pyrex cartotank as I haven't used one. I pretty much only use pyrex tanks made by IBTanked.



I also prefer single coil cartos over dual coils. DC's are over rated with no benefits and they drain your batteries faster.

 

[Wow1420]

I got two of the Small DCTs https://www.fasttech.com/products/0...lectronic-cigarettes-round-mouth-dual-heating
The cartos that came with them were terrible. This was my first try at a carto tank. Now that I got replacement cartos, Boge and Smoketech pre-punched single coil, I like the tanks. Eventually, I may get better quality tanks, but these will do just fine for a while.

 

[iowajosh]

i bought a few tanks named "Authentic X8 2.5ml Electronic Cigarette Atomizer"

I don't use the top screw but i like the side screw to keep the tank from sliding around on the carto. They can also use short cartos which are cheaper.

They do work but I've only had them for about a month and I don't use tank cracking juice. If nothing else, they come with a drip tip so they are very cheap to try.

 

[Nev NYC]

The X8 is a decent carto tank

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10004956/1336002-authentic-x8-25ml-electronic-cigarette-atomizer

The carto it comes with is trash but its a good tank if you use a Boge, Smoktech, or ikenvape 35mm low res carto. They have a fill hole on top that works great with a syringe or needle tip bottle. Surevapes is one of the best and cheapest places to get Boges. HoosierVapes has them for $4 a box when in stock but they charge for shipping. Surevapes ships free over $25 I think. Don't waste you money on buying replacement cartos from FT.

 

[vangroover]

Great responses everyone. Thanks so much.

Seems prepunched is a good way to go for the cartos, agreed?

I appreciate the recommendation to check out Surevapes for Boges. Those are some great prices.

 

[Baditude]

Seems prepunched is a good way to go for the cartos, agreed?

Agreed. If you can land some Ikenvapes, they are the best available. If not, I prefer Smoktechs over Boge. Just personal preference.

Here's a large list of online vendors that sell pre-punched single coil cartomizers for cartotanks: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3295-2-sample-list-vendors-selling-pre-punched-single-coil-cartomizers-cartotanks.html



You might find this cartotank tutorial helpful: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3710-5-cartomizer-tank-setup.html

 

[puchox]

FT carries these

$5.70 Pyrex Glass DCT Tank Atomizer (3.0mL) - silver / 1.5 ± 0.2

Maybe someone with more knowledge on cartotanks can guide you better, i bought some boge carto's and an F16 tank from hoosiervapes to try.

 

[Caridwen]

Depending on the e-liquid you use- here's a list-
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ices-flavors-crack-tanks-ce2s-clearos-10.html

Use either glass or polypropylene tanks.

 

[Caridwen]

FT carries these

$5.70 Pyrex Glass DCT Tank Atomizer (3.0mL) - silver / 1.5 ± 0.2

Maybe someone with more knowledge on cartotanks can guide you better, i bought some boge carto's and an F16 tank from hoosiervapes to try.

Do you have to use flanged cartos with that?

Edit: n/m saw the picture- yes flanged.